The baby name Rhyannon is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /rɪˈænən/ (ree-AN-ən).
Rhyannon is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Rhyannon is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /rɪˈænən/ (ree-AN-ən).
Rhyannon is Welsh in Origin.
Rhyannon is a modern variant of Welsh Rhiannon, the mythic heroine of the Mabinogion. The name traces to Brittonic Rigantona, built on rigan "queen" with an intensifying suffix, yielding the sense "great queen" or "divine queen." In medieval lore Rhiannon is associated with otherworldly birds, horses, and sovereignty, echoes of a pre-Christian goddess figure.
Used rarely as a given name until the 20th century, it spread beyond Wales with the Celtic revival and surged in English-speaking countries after Fleetwood Mac's 1976 hit "Rhiannon." The Rhyannon spelling emphasizes Welsh rh (a voiceless r), though most English speakers say ree-AN-on. Standard and related spellings include Rhiannon, Rhianon, Rhianna, Rhiann, and Rhianne; Rhian is a common short form in Wales. The name carries a regal, folkloric aura and appeals to parents seeking Welsh heritage with a strong, lyrical sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| United States | Girls | 2011 | #920 | 5 | 9,736 |
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